Historic Landmarks Commission Annual Report

The Director is obligated to prepare an annual report of the accomplishments of the Commission during the previous year. This report is a result of that obligation.

A few basic facts:

1. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission has the largest publicly funded local historic preservation revolving fund in the United States. It may purchase a locally designated historic landmark or a contributing building in a local historic district.

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2. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission was created by joint resolution of the Charlotte City Council and the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners in July 1973.

3. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission operates under an interlocal agreement which empowers it to serve as the historic landmarks commission for Charlotte, Pineville, Huntersville, Matthews, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, and Mecklenburg County.